Can't watch DVDs on USB external Hard Disk

jema · 2007-11-20, 16:13

Up to now I'm using Windows Media Center to watch all my DVDs already ripped on Hard disk. Now I've installed MediaPortal 0.2.3 with Xface skin (really cool!!!). I haven't any trouble playing DVDs from DVD reader but I can't play ripped DVDs on Hard drive. I've tried different codecs CyberLink PDVD7, Nvidia PureVideo, D-Scaler, etc... and always happens the same, blank screen on time 0:00, then you can Pause or Exit without any problems. Other type of files like divx avi can be played perfect.

Any idea ?

Thanks.

level20peon · 2007-11-20, 17:41

Hello jema,

which format do your "DVD's on Hard drive" have ?

-level20peon

jema · 2007-11-20, 17:51

It is VIDEO_TS complete folder uncrypted, means ripped. So files are .ifo and .vob

Those ripped DVDs are played fine in PowerDVD and Windows Media Center.

level20peon · 2007-11-20, 18:02

Have you included the "VIDEO_TS.VOB" and "VIDEO_TS.IFO" or do you just have the "VTS_01_0.IFO" and "VTS_01_xx.VOB" files ?

-level20peon

jema · 2007-11-20, 18:07

Are included all original DVD files : Video_ts.vob and .ifo and vts_XXX.vob and .ifo

FlipGer · 2007-11-20, 18:14

Hi,

did you add a "AUDIO_TS" folder too?
Playback of ripped DVDs works on my machine.

Flip.

jema · 2007-11-20, 18:56

Yes Audio_ts folder is present as well.

Could be a Windows Vista issue or Nero program ?

Well, finally after a lot of test I've found that the problem just appears when movie folders are placed on my external USB hard drive. Just moving some movies to internal hard disk and adding this new folders to My Movies it works.

So, What happens with external USB drives ?

Thanks

surfermc · 2007-11-20, 20:38

What is the structure of the DVD folder / files?

Have a look at this thread.

rickd · 2008-06-24, 23:27

I have the same problem dvd rips are fine in shres from server or hard drive but will not play from a local usb drive.

If I copy movie across to hard drive and update the databse to point to the new location it plays fine.

I run Vista 32

richman2 · 2008-08-01, 18:28

Hi, same problem!

I use MP 0.2.3, Vista Business.
I have several USB discs and 2 internal SATA.
Since I use Vista I can't watch DVDs (Folder with video_ts and audio_ts subfolder) that are on the USB discs.
If I copy a folder to the internal disc it works. If I use an external Player it works.
If I use my DVD drive to play the DVD it works...
With XP there were no problems using that structure with different discs.
But also if I just put one disc oder just one folder in MP setting as movie location it does not work.
It doesn't matter if any or which disc I set as standard in movie config.

If I want to start a DVD I get a black screen it seems that the DVD starts, the USB disc is used for a second (then quiet), but then there is nothing but the blac screen, no sound, no error warning. I have to press stop.
(Pressing any button, so skipping or something does not change anything)

All this is just true for DVDs!! Avis, MPG and so on are no problem! (Neither on USB, nor on SATA)
Any config propositions?

I reinstalled MP two times, but it didn't change anything.
I think it is because of the USB connection, but as I said it worked perfectly with XP for month. Any ideas?

Thanks a lot
fr

2007-11-20, 16:13	#1 (permalink)
jema Portal Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Age: 46 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	Can't watch DVDs on USB external Hard Disk Up to now I'm using Windows Media Center to watch all my DVDs already ripped on Hard disk. Now I've installed MediaPortal 0.2.3 with Xface skin (really cool!!!). I haven't any trouble playing DVDs from DVD reader but I can't play ripped DVDs on Hard drive. I've tried different codecs CyberLink PDVD7, Nvidia PureVideo, D-Scaler, etc... and always happens the same, blank screen on time 0:00, then you can Pause or Exit without any problems. Other type of files like divx avi can be played perfect. Any idea ? Thanks. Last edited by jema; 2007-11-20 at 20:31.

2007-11-20, 17:41	#2 (permalink)
level20peon MP Donator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Aachen Age: 26 Posts: 991 Thanks: 14 Thanked 38 Times in 34 Posts Country: My System	Hello jema, which format do your "DVD's on Hard drive" have ? -level20peon __________________ some of my [HowTo] guides Backup your TV-Server configuration (advanced) Backup your MediaPortal configuration WebEPG (XMLTV) configuration most annoying bugs TV + 7 or more audio channels = lockup DVD + seek = lockup

2007-11-20, 18:02	#4 (permalink)
level20peon MP Donator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Aachen Age: 26 Posts: 991 Thanks: 14 Thanked 38 Times in 34 Posts Country: My System	Have you included the "VIDEO_TS.VOB" and "VIDEO_TS.IFO" or do you just have the "VTS_01_0.IFO" and "VTS_01_xx.VOB" files ? -level20peon __________________ some of my [HowTo] guides Backup your TV-Server configuration (advanced) Backup your MediaPortal configuration WebEPG (XMLTV) configuration most annoying bugs TV + 7 or more audio channels = lockup DVD + seek = lockup

2007-11-20, 18:56	#7 (permalink)
jema Portal Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Age: 46 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	Yes Audio_ts folder is present as well. Could be a Windows Vista issue or Nero program ? Well, finally after a lot of test I've found that the problem just appears when movie folders are placed on my external USB hard drive. Just moving some movies to internal hard disk and adding this new folders to My Movies it works. So, What happens with external USB drives ? Thanks Last edited by jema; 2007-11-20 at 20:34. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

2008-06-24, 23:27	#9 (permalink)
rickd Portal Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Same issue I have the same problem dvd rips are fine in shres from server or hard drive but will not play from a local usb drive. If I copy movie across to hard drive and update the databse to point to the new location it plays fine. I run Vista 32

2007-11-20, 17:51	#3 (permalink)
jema Portal Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Age: 46 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	It is VIDEO_TS complete folder uncrypted, means ripped. So files are .ifo and .vob Those ripped DVDs are played fine in PowerDVD and Windows Media Center.

2007-11-20, 18:07	#5 (permalink)
jema Portal Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Age: 46 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	Are included all original DVD files : Video_ts.vob and .ifo and vts_XXX.vob and .ifo

2007-11-20, 18:14	#6 (permalink)
FlipGer Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Leipzig, Germany Age: 33 Posts: 2,159 Thanks: 17 Thanked 44 Times in 31 Posts Country: My System	Hi, did you add a "AUDIO_TS" folder too? Playback of ripped DVDs works on my machine. Flip.

2007-11-20, 20:38	#8 (permalink)
surfermc Portal Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dorset Posts: 262 Thanks: 14 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts Country: My System	What is the structure of the DVD folder / files? Have a look at this thread.

2008-08-01, 18:28	#10 (permalink)
richman2 Portal Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Age: 28 Posts: 43 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	DVD on USB Hi, same problem! I use MP 0.2.3, Vista Business. I have several USB discs and 2 internal SATA. Since I use Vista I can't watch DVDs (Folder with video_ts and audio_ts subfolder) that are on the USB discs. If I copy a folder to the internal disc it works. If I use an external Player it works. If I use my DVD drive to play the DVD it works... With XP there were no problems using that structure with different discs. But also if I just put one disc oder just one folder in MP setting as movie location it does not work. It doesn't matter if any or which disc I set as standard in movie config. If I want to start a DVD I get a black screen it seems that the DVD starts, the USB disc is used for a second (then quiet), but then there is nothing but the blac screen, no sound, no error warning. I have to press stop. (Pressing any button, so skipping or something does not change anything) All this is just true for DVDs!! Avis, MPG and so on are no problem! (Neither on USB, nor on SATA) Any config propositions? I reinstalled MP two times, but it didn't change anything. I think it is because of the USB connection, but as I said it worked perfectly with XP for month. Any ideas? Thanks a lot fr

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